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- 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 1500 GT (1,590cc)
1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 1500 GT (1,590cc)
Lot Number 674
1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 1500 GT (1,590cc)
A lovely example of the Mk1 1500 GT, freshly restored and sympathetically upgraded.
- Sold for: £24,188
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
PUB 799D -
ODOMETER READING
51855 Miles
SUMMARY
A lovely example of the Mk1 1500 GT, freshly restored and sympathetically upgraded.
DESCRIPTION
- A good, solid, original car imported from Sweden and converted to right-hand drive
- Fully refurbished by our vendor and rebuilt as a fast road car
- Properly prepared and freshly painted. All new running gear
- Engine rebuilt and bored to 1,590cc, Piper race cam, twin 40 Webers, comp clutch, stainless steel Piper exhausts throughout, aluminium radiator with electric fan, brand new wiring loom from Auto Sparks. Only 500 miles since the rebuild
- Suspension Gaz coil front adjustable shocks and springs and rear Gaz adjustable shocks. New battery, rear cylinders, vented disc and calipers on the front. Uprated starter motor. Rebuilt dyno, water pump.
- The interior has been retrimmed in black vinyl, new carpets, headlining, door panels
- The rear bumper, irons and chrome centre caps are with the car but were not fitted when photographed
- Supplied with a UK V5C and the great registration number, PUB 799D, will remain with the car
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 674
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- 1500 GT
- Registration Number
- PUB 799D
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- BA77FL85706
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- White
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
128 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Freshly painted. I have the rear bumper and Irons and the Chrome Center caps as well.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
All new door pannels and carpet etc.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Rebuilt and bored to 1590cc, Piper race cam, twin 40 Webers, comp clutch, stainless steel Piper exhausts throughout, aluminium radiator with electric fan. Only done 4/500 miles since being rebuilt. Uprated starter motor. Rebuilt dyno, water pump.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Gearbox totally rebuilt.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All new. stainless steel brake pipes through. New wheel bearings etc Brand new fuel tank, brand new fuel sender etc. Suspension Gaz coil front adjustable shocks and springs and rear Gaz adjustable shocks. Rear cylinders, vented disc and calipers on the front.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Brand new wiring loom from Auto Sparks. New battery.
Vehicle History
Remarks
From Sweden originally. The car only needed some cosmetic repairs and some body work. Totally solid shell and underside.
Restoration Notes
Painted 7 months ago, been built up and been on the road for about a month / month and a half. The whole car has been refurbished : engine rebuild, been bored to a 1590cc piper race cam, twin chain, racing clutch, stainless steel piper exhausts throughout, aluminium radiator with electric fan, calibers and vented discs, new master cylinder new brake and clutch master, new wiring loom, new fuel tank, new fuel sender, gearbox totally refurbished, prop shaft, gaz shocks all arounds, lotus single leaf rear springs, roller bearing top mounts, interior has been re trimmed, new carpets, headlining, door panels, twin40 carbarettas, 7J rear wheels, 6J on the front, new tyres, most rubber has been changed on the window glass, new dump pot fitted and much much more.
Import Notes
Car was imported from Sweden.
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- CONSIGNOR
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 18th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 19th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 19th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
